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==Kent Cyclist Battalion  (Territorial Force)==
==Kent Cyclist Battalion  (Territorial Force)==
In India March 1916 to November 1919
In India March 1916 to November 1919
*Kent Cyclist Battalion (Territorial Force) [http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:GmRSAa1MMDEJ:www.kentfallen.com/PDF%2520REPORTS/KENT%2520CYCLIST%2520BATTALION%2520DEATHS.pdf+%22Kent+Cyclist+Battalion%22+India&hl=en&gl=au&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShAt1vSlBiz9etSj6KQ01WJW7fKDUwLu6fDFN3p5LPOH1gOs7abrryPJYQQEkVesfvzsSs3tEL2XqxDlHTLaNOqeHZuuicwsNkFjOzL7t2B3lsp3J5NBmxSHVaHcBEiNTxmuRbc&sig=AHIEtbROF50f-QAofqd_JEgVEXAyUthqcw html version],[http://www.kentfallen.com/PDF%20REPORTS/KENT%20CYCLIST%20BATTALION%20DEATHS.pdf original pdf] Kentfallen.com
*[http://www.kentfallen.com/PDF%20REPORTS/KENT%20CYCLIST%20BATTALION%20DEATHS.pdf Kent Cyclist Battalion (Territorial Force)] Kentfallen.com
*Kent Cyclist Battalion [http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:9RM9YriW8ZkJ:www.delaunecc.org/KENT%2520CYCLISTS.pdf+%22West+Kent+Regiment%22+Territorial+India&hl=en&gl=au&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShDe_0ipwi0R1ckjGUDGEO5eh0KBVOqx607c_ENrJoXkXO5iehUa2KQ5bPEVCjbXsW4AWiAl1kfzij3wtvsVg1fXyhNu4qbF6ThweU6kZZP8t7arSKfdXXzObjXntaKf9A4BFfu&sig=AHIEtbT_E9xo_VOhc8CWGqVwTow5UY3-Pg html version],  [http://www.delaunecc.org/KENT%20CYCLISTS.pdf original pdf] Delaunecc.org
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170924184633/http://www.delaunecc.org/KENT%20CYCLISTS.pdf Kent Cyclist Battalion] Delaunecc.org, now archived.
*[http://www.leighhistorical.org.uk/War_Memorial/Pages/Taylor_J.htm James Taylor] Leigh Historical Society. He went to India with the Kent Cyclist Battalion
*[http://www.leighhistorical.org.uk/history/leigh-war-memorial/james-taylor/  James Taylor] Leigh Historical Society. He went to India with the Kent Cyclist Battalion


There was a history published, ''History of the Kent Cyclist Battalion, Territorial Force, 1908-20''  by Cyril Bristow.  Paperback, 132 Pages, Published 1986. ISBN 0-9512880-0-8.  Available at the [[British Library]]
There was a history published, ''History of the Kent Cyclist Battalion, Territorial Force, 1908-20''  by Cyril Bristow.  Paperback, 132 Pages, Published 1986. ISBN 0-9512880-0-8.  Available at the [[British Library]]

Revision as of 12:23, 19 April 2018

Also known as The Royal West Kent Regiment

Chronology

  • 1755 raised as the 52nd Regiment of Foot
  • 1757 renumbered 50th Regiment of Foot
  • 1782 became the 50th (West Kent) Regiment of Foot
  • 1827 became the 50th (Duke of Clarence's) Regiment of Foot
  • 1831 became the 50th (Queen's Own) Regiment of Foot
  • 1881 amalgamated with the 97th Regiment of Foot and became the 1st Battalion, The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).
  • 1920 became The Royal West Kent Regiment (Queen's Own)
  • 1921 became The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
  • 1961 amalgamated with The Buffs to form The Queen's Own Buffs, The Royal Kent Regiment

Kent Cyclist Battalion (Territorial Force)

In India March 1916 to November 1919

There was a history published, History of the Kent Cyclist Battalion, Territorial Force, 1908-20 by Cyril Bristow. Paperback, 132 Pages, Published 1986. ISBN 0-9512880-0-8. Available at the British Library

Regimental Journal

The “Queen's Own” Gazette
Publication Details: Kinsale, Edinburgh Castle, etc., 1876-1961
The British Library appears to hold most editions, but some are missing. UIN: BLL01001097053
Some editions are available online, refer below.

External Links

Historical books online